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Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hold a giant national flag as they attend his campaign closing rally in Caracas. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency by another six years, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles hopes to pull a major upset on October 7 election.

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hold a giant national flag as they attend his campaign closing rally in Caracas. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency by another six years, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles hopes to pull a major upset on October 7 election. (Getty Images)

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hold a giant national flag as they attend his campaign closing rally in Caracas. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency by another six years, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles hopes to pull a major upset on October 7 election.